Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Ghee Rice Toor Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup toor dal
- • 2 cups water
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 pinch asafoetida
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until very soft.
2
Phase 2
Melt the ghee and crackle the cumin seeds, asafoetida, dried red chilies, and curry leaves.
3
Phase 3
Add the tempered spices and salt to the dal.
4
Phase 4
Simmer 5 minutes until the dal is glossy with ghee pooling on top.
5
Phase 5
Serve this ghee-rich paruppu hot over steamed rice with an extra spoonful of ghee.